Concordia University, Nebraska Athletics has declared Saturday, Oct. 26 Coach Courtney Meyer Day in conjunction with Bulldog Football versus Mount Marty. Coach Meyer will be celebrated as part of game day operations.
Off a bye week, the Bulldogs look to build upon the recent win at No. 2 Northwestern. Concordia and Doane will meet for the 69th time in the rivalry's history when the ball is kicked off in Crete on Saturday.
Names like DJ McGarvie, Austin Jablonski and Mark Arp have earned well-deserved headlines, but the work of the big guys up front has been just as critical for Concordia Football. The Bulldogs' veteran lines have become a force.
A dominant performance in the upset of No. 2 Northwestern has led to NAIA National and GPAC Player of the Week honors for Carson Fehlhafer. The nose guard came up with three sacks in the 29-17 road victory.
Concordia stunned the NAIA football world on Saturday (Oct. 5) by taking down No. 2 Northwestern, 29-17, in Orange City, Iowa. Carson Fehlhafer was dominant up front and the Bulldog secondary picked off four passes.
One week after welcoming ninth-ranked Dordt for homecoming, the Concordia Football team stares down another date with an elite opponent. The Bulldogs (3-2) are readying to head to No. 2 Northwestern for game No. 6 of the season.
Concordia remains in search of that elusive signature win over a ranked opponent. On homecoming Saturday, the Bulldogs were defeated by No. 9 Dordt and its rushing attack, 33-22.
Back-to-back blowout road wins lead Concordia into its homecoming matchup with No. 9 Dordt. The Bulldogs (3-1) and Defenders are both averaging more than 40 points per game in 2024.
Concordia achieved a successful offensive balance, owned the line of scrimmage and was plus-five in turnover margin in a 63-13 steamrolling of Briar Cliff on Saturday (Sept. 21). DJ McGarvie fired five touchdown passes.
As a result of a career best performance, senior running back Mark Arp has been named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Arp rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns in the 42-7 win at Dakota Wesleyan.
After four-straight weeks of knocking on the door as a “receiving votes” team, Concordia Football has cracked the NAIA top 25. The Bulldogs landed at No. 23 while earning a top 25 ranking for the first time since 2017.
Though his football coaching career may be ending, Coach Meyer’s love for Jesus, family and Bulldog Football is eternal. "Mr. Concordia" leaves a legacy of service as a mentor to Bulldogs past and present.
Names like DJ McGarvie, Austin Jablonski and Mark Arp have earned well-deserved headlines, but the work of the big guys up front has been just as critical for Concordia Football. The Bulldogs' veteran lines have become a force.
The time is now for a Concordia Football team loaded with experience. A passing game spurred by DJ McGarvie and Austin Jablonski and a defense with strength up front provide confidence that 2024 could turn into a season of postseason contention.
Behind the scenes, Sterup has earned about as much respect as anyone within the Concordia Football locker room. His play on the football field speaks volumes – and so too do his actions off of it.
The 'talking season' got underway on July 15 as Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and three Bulldogs met the media. Inside the locker room, expectations are that Concordia will enjoy a breakthrough in 2024.
Back in the fall, Maddox Rickertsen saw his world turned upside down when doctors discovered an egg-sized tumor in his colon. Months later, Rickertsen's outlook has changed as he gears up for football season.
There's a veteran feel to a Concordia Football team that believes the time is now. The Bulldogs bring back a record-breaking quarterback for what projects to be an explosive offense. Concordia expects the defense to make a leap forward.
As of National Signing Day (Feb. 7), Concordia Football has announced a 2024 class of more than 40 pledges. Coach Daberkow gave an update on recruiting and the program in full in conjunction with signing day.
When operating at peak levels, the 2023 Concordia Football team showed a flair for offensive fireworks. Led by DJ McGarvie, the Bulldogs set another new offensive standard before completing the season at 5-5.